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Y377 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,605 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 82,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,076 miles

Central exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 80,076 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central exhaust section deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

induction pipe broken(under bonnet)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

induction pipe broken(under bonnet)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,339 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,885 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,128 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,703 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,248 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y377 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y377 RBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y377 RBH registered?

Y377 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y377 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y377 RBH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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